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Ronaldo Ices have hit local TV screens this month speaking out about the dramatic increase in the cost of Vanilla. The Norwich based factory was visited by the ITV News team where owners Chris and Simon were interviewed on the subject. At its peak, the cost of Madagascan vanilla has increased by 100% in two years. The increase in cost has come as a result of a cyclone in Madagascar destroying crops of the Vanilla bean. The devastation of these crops has created a shortage of the flavour much loved by the ice cream buying public. While vanilla has a very distinctive taste it is often favoured for its ability to complement a wide variety of desserts. In fact, at Ronaldos we sell over 50% more vanilla than we do other flavours. In the news coverage, which was aired on local TV channel ITV earlier this month, there are suggestions that some ice cream manufacturers will be replacing their vanilla with ‘plain’ or ‘white’ ice cream to help cut costs. At Ronaldo’s, we adore real vanilla and have no plans to follow suit. Of course, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to talk about the delicious alternatives to vanilla ice cream, including our famous Norfolk Strawberry. If you fancy trying something a little more exotic we have a huge selection of flavours of the fruity, chocolatey, nutty or boozy variety for you to explore! Check out the range here If you missed the coverage you can catch up be watching...

Ronaldo Ices has made the local news this week thanks to a dedicated team, extreme weather and the EDP! The local newspaper got in touch after hearing about the fantastic staff at Ronaldo’s ‘snowing’ the extra mile for a valued customer. ‘The Beast from the East’ has affected many businesses and schools here in Norfolk and all over the UK, but despite this ice cream makers Tom, Gareth and Richard braved the weather and trudged their way to our factory here in Norwich to make sure the ice cream machine kept on churning. As well as manning the phones and checking the factory was in order, the three made sure the Assembly House in Norwich got their delivery of our very special Champagne Sorbet on time as promised. Now that’s dedication, we’re sure you’ll agree! You can read the article...

New Norfolk Ice Cream for 2017 To compliment our already large range of flavours for 2017 we are proud to present two new additions to the range highlighting some fantastic locally grown fruits. These flavours are available now in our 4.5lt Napoli Tray for scoopers & restaurants. Norfolk Eton Mess Ice Cream Norfolk strawberries and meringue pieces swirled through ice cream made from local milk and double cream. All made in house at our Norwich factory. A union of the reassuringly classic flavour combination of Eton Mess with the refreshing taste of our much-loved ice cream. Available in 4.5litre Napoli trays and on our ice cream barrows. (25% strawberry). Norfolk Rhubarb & Custard a delectable mix of pink ice cream made from locally grown rhubarb, flecked with rhubarb pieces, and finished off with a ripple of yellow vanilla custard. All made in-house using local milk and double cream. A visually striking treat to get those taste buds tingling. Available in 4.5litre Napoli trays. (27%...

Want Ronaldo Ice Cream direct to your door? Try our ice cream home delivery service, in partnership with Deliveroo. We are excited to reveal that we have teamed up with Deliveroo to provide an ice cream home delivery service. Order from a mouthwatering selection of our high quality locally produced ice creams direct from our factory to your front door! The service will be available Monday to Friday from 12pm – 5pm. 2ltr tubs and 5ltr tubs are available. We can even deliver ice cream to your workplace or office, making you the hero or the envy of all your work mates! From Thursday, 9th June 2016 our ice creams and sorbets will be available to order via Deliveroo. Ice cream home delivery, in a few clicks! Try Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Mint Choc Chip, Stem Ginger or Salted Caramel plus many more. Our local fruit ice creams that you know and love are there, including Norfolk Strawberry, Raspberry and Gooseberry. For those of you who prefer a sorbet our Lemon Sorbet and Mango Sorbet are available. Ice creams and sorbets are available in 500ml tubs, priced at £5 each & 2 litre tubs at £15 each. Delivery is available between 12-5pm, Monday to Friday, within 2.7km from the city centre. To view our range and order online please visit Deliveroo or search ‘Ronaldo Ices’ on the Deliveroo App. We are really excited to be able to offer this additional way to buy our ice creams* direct to your home, office or wherever in the city you may be! As the very first ice cream manufacturer to deliver through Deliveroo we would be really keen to hear your feedback on the service and hope you will give it a go! * (you can of course continue, as always, to buy direct from our Norwich factory, our barrows or from various retail outlets throughout...